Gronkowski owners acquire new horse; name him LeBron J after NBA star

Phoenix Thoroughbreds, an England-based horse company, in May acquired the 2-year-old son of Medaglia d'Oro, and received permission to name the colt LeBron J, just like the newly signed Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Phoenix also owns Gronkowski.

LeBron J is training in California with Doug O'Neill, and will be eligible for the Triple Crown races next year.

O'Neill has trained two Kentucky Derby winners: Nyquist in 2016 and I'll Have Another in 2012.

Gronkowski -- named for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski -- finished second in the Belmont Stakes this year behind Triple Crown winner Justify. Not only did Gronkowski, the football player, attend the race, he also owns a stake in the horse.